Genettia Nell (Nellie) Smith July 22, 1922 – March 05, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers View/Sign Guest Book| Send Sympathy Card Genettia Nell (Nellie) Smith, age 96, of Martinsville, IL passed away March 5, 2019 at Casey Health Care, Casey, IL. She was born in Martinsville, IL on July 22, 1922 to James (Rainbow Jim) and Eva Wells. Nellie married Carl Raymond Smith.
He preceded her in death. Nellie had five daughters: Beverly Smith (deceased), Carolyn (Larry) Stephens of Westfield, IL, Catherine (Donald) Brenner of Las Cruces, NM, Ashley (Gary) Henigman of Charleston, IL, and Genettia (Alan) Dean of Martinsville, IL; grandchildren: Amy (John) Morecraft of Marshall, IL, Karen Combs (deceased), Damon (Amber) Girton of Terre Haute, IN, Alyx Henigman of Boston, MA, Pat Claypool of Mattoon, IL, Victor Claypool of Tallahassee, FL, and Jay Claypool of Phoenix, AZ; great grandchildren: Ethan Brewer of Oakland, IL, Kendra (Cole) and Riley (Justin) Donhou of Casey, IL, Faith Donhou of Martinsville, IL, Olivia and Bob Morecraft of Martinsville, IL, Wylder and Mayzie Girton of Terre Haute, IN, Kory, Patrick, and Jade Claypool of Mattoon, IL, Logan and Cody Claypool of Tallahassee, FL, and Kate Claypool of Phoenix, AZ and great-great grandchildren: Berklee Braden of Casey, IL, Brennan, Camden, Easton, Kaiden, Elayna, and Annabella of Tallahassee, FL. Her parents, husband and four siblings: Glen Wells, Minnie (Wells) Weir, Lunorius (Wells) Toner, and Mary (Wells) Lawerance preceded her in death.
Although Nellie spent most of her life in Martinsville, IL she also lived for a time in Paris, IL. As a young woman, Nellie worked as a waitress at the local restaurant in Martinsville where she met her future husband, Carl. While her children were young, Nellie was a homemaker and supplemented the family income by babysitting.
At a school program many years ago Nellie realized that at one time or another she had cared for the majority of the children and even some of the parents present. She and her husband owned an antique business, Grandma’s Cupboard, where she developed her love of collecting. Later in life, Nellie became a CNA and worked at Paris Hospital and Heartland Manor.
Nellie enjoyed doting on her grandchildren and hearing about the exploits of her great grandchildren. She was known for her homemade oyster dressing, beef and noodles, and cherry pie. Nellie never missed an opportunity to eat out especially at pizza and Chinese restaurants.
Nellie was a member of The First Baptist Church in Martinsville. She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of Amaranth and White Shrine. The family would like to thank the administration and staff at Casey Health Care and Lincolnland Hospice of Sarah Bush Lincoln for the care and compassion they provided to Nellie during the last four years.
Visitation will be held at 10 – 11 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Greenwell Funeral Home, 30 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL. Private family graveside service at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Martinsville, IL will be held at a later time. Memorial donations may be made to Casey Health Care, 100 NE Fifteenth St., Casey, IL 62420.
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